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Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz vicinity 15-54.0N 146-17.7E at 131751Z may

HYDROPAC 409/99

issued
1999-05-13 19:55Z
status
cancelled 1999-05-15 00:05Z (archive)
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
15.900, 146.295
source
nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED ON 121.5 MHZ VICINITY
15-54.0N 146-17.7E AT 131751Z MAY. VESSELS IN VICINITY
REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT, ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO U.S. COAST GUARD GUAM.

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Timeline · 2 messages since 1999-05-13 · closed 1999-05-15

  1. Distress signal received on 121.5 mhz vicinity 15-54.0N 146-17.7E at 131751Z may this message1999-05-13 → 1999-05-15
  2. Cancel HYDROPAC 409/99 and this msg, distress signal ceased1999-05-15 → 1999-05-15

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